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Friday, May 27, 2011
Full to the Brim - Kid's Book Giveaway List (5/27/11)
The final Armchair BEA prompt is blogging about blogging. One thing I've learned about blogging is that there is never enough time to write about all that I'd like to write about, especially when it comes to books. I try to pick and choose our favorites and write about books that I think others will enjoy reading. Balancing life and blogging gets a little tricky sometimes, and in general, it seems I've started accepting fewer and fewer titles for review. Reviewing is easier if I'm writing about something that interests me and I enjoy.
Speaking of time, I've started to question whether or not my "Full to the Brim" posts are worth the time to compile. Do you like the list? Is it worth my time? I'd love your feedback today regarding this feature.
I apologize that today's list is rather short, but we have a busy weekend ahead of us. Please check out my other "Full to the Brim" posts as well. Many contests are still underway. I *try to* publish "Full to the Brim" every Friday. If I missed your book giveaway, feel free to mention it in the comment section or send me an email. Thanks for visiting my blog and come back soon!
My giveaway(s):
The Klutz Guide to the Galaxy - Ends 5/30
Other book giveaways:
My Four Monkeys - Book Giveaway Ends 6/6
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker
My Four Monkeys - Book Giveaway Ends 6/6
Thank You God for Mommy by Amy Parker
Mymcbooks- Book Giveaway Ends 6/10
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish by Janet Halfmann
Kids Momo - Book Giveaway Ends 5/30
Children's Book Week Sweepstakes Prize Pack
Obviously Marvelous - Book Giveaway Ends 6/19
How Things Work In The Yard and Bugs By The Numbers
Obviously Marvelous - Book Giveaway Ends 5/30
NFL Board Books
Baby Center - Book Giveaway Ends 6/1
Monday is One Day! by Arthur A. Levine, undies set and other Scholastic books
Rookie Moms - Book Giveaway Ends 6/1
Monday is One Day! by Arthur A. Levine, undies set and other Scholastic books
Vintage Kids' Book My Kid Loves - Book Giveaway Ends 5/29
The Animals of Farmer Jones
The Children's Book Review - Book Giveaway Ends 6/20
Random House Beat the Heat with Summer Reading Book Set Giveaway (middle grade/YA)
From the Mixed Up Files.. Of Middle Grade Authors - Book Giveaway Ends 5/28
Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapow by Nathan Bransford
Janet Halfmann - Book Giveaway Ends 6/10
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish by Janet Halfmann
Retail Therapy Lounge - Book Giveaway Ends 6/20
Let's Get Ready series: Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! and Let's Get Ready For First Grade!
In the Know Mom - Book Giveaway Ends 5/31
World Almanac Workbook
No Time for Flashcards - Book Giveaway Ends 6/4
Win 20 Picture Book Favorites from MeMeTales
The Tween and Me - Book Giveaway Ends 5/31
Philadelphia Chickens by Sandra Boynton
Stiletto Storytime - Book Giveaway Ends 5/31
Alice's Pawfect Tea-Party Kit by Storybook Tea Kit Company
Imagination Soup - Book Giveaway Ends 5/31
Alice's Pawfect Tea-Party Kit by Storybook Tea Kit Company
Charlie and Lola [Candlewick Press ] gift pack giveaways:
Bonggamom Finds Ends 6/10
Mom Most Travelled - Ends 6/7
Babes and Kids Review - Ends 6/13
New Age Mama - Ends 5/28
Mommy's Memorandum - Ends 5/30
National Geographic Kids Almanac giveaways:
Night Owl Mama - Ends 6/10
Posh on a Budget - Ends 6/5
Fish for more children's book giveaways at Lori Calabrese's Fish for a Free Book linkup each Friday
I Am A Reader, Not A Writer also has a new book giveaway linky http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/ with lots of YA and some other kid's books.
8 comments:
- CanCan said...
I like the book giveaway round up posts, but if it is a hardship on you, take care of yourself first! :)
- May 28, 2011 at 3:37 AM
- Research Paper said...
Wonderful posting..
- May 28, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Anonymous said...
I think it is so cool to be able to find all this great information about giveaways in one place. I don't usually get to check out too many of the links, due to time, but I know that there are people out there who do appreciate the time you put into doing this. Perhaps you could cut it back to twice a month? That might help free up some of your time.
Have a great weekend!
- May 28, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- librarian pirate said...
I love the giveaways list! I've been beyond behind on my blog reading lately so this is the first one I've perused in ages but when I caught up I find it super helpful!
- May 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM
- Anonymous said...
Here is another one for you at Baba's Farm Life.
Wallie Exercises by Steve Ettinger:
- May 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM
- Amy B. said...
This is the first giveaway linky post I go to whenever I'm looking for giveaways!
- May 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM
- Dolphin Girl said...
I love your full to the brim posts.
- May 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM
- Customized Essay said...
Thanks for linking this up...
- May 31, 2011 at 2:29 AM


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Using the hook to Sure Shot, Aaron discusses his approach to creating a song chorus.
Taught by Aaron Marshall in Aaron Marshall Master Course seriesLength: 8:25Difficulty: 3.5 of 5
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JamPlay welcomes instrumental guitarist Aaron Marshall for a comprehensive master course. In this first lesson Aaron discusses what he'll be covering in his master course and what to expect to get out...Length: 9:21 Difficulty: 0.0 FREE
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Phrasing is the concept that transforms a guitar player into a musician. You won't be playing notes any longer, but rather making emotional and insightful musical sequences. Aaron talks about how to do...Length: 17:22 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Aaron loves being able to utilize notes that ring out free and clear. In this lesson he talks about how to spot good areas to achieve this sound, and his thoughts on the technique.Length: 8:36 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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We've all heard the term hook, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, what makes a good hook. Aaron delves into the topic in this lesson.Length: 8:53 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Lesson 11, Aaron starts to dig in to inspiration. This time you're going to start with a riff. He uses his song Sure Shot as an example.Length: 6:34 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Continuing to take a look at his tune Sure Shot, Aaron discusses how to find a melody.Length: 5:59 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Using the hook to Sure Shot, Aaron discusses his approach to creating a song chorus.Length: 8:25 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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One of the biggest components of a meaningful and rememberable chorus is the hook! Aaron Marshall discusses his thought process here using Sure Shot as an example.Length: 6:57 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Aaron Marshall discusses creative limitations to help aid in the song writing process. He uses "I'm Awake" as an example.Length: 14:32 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Keeping the subject of limitation in mind, Aaron discusses writing a hook utilizing only a single string.Length: 10:51 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Lesson 19 is all about the process of writing a chorus. There are several ways to do so and Aaron first discusses writing the chorus with chords in mind first.Length: 8:22 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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If you've ever struggled to come up with a melody that works for a given song, a good path to take is analyzing the chords you're playing over. In lesson 20 Aaron discusses his approach to analyzing a...Length: 11:16 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Using his song By Far and Away, Aaron discusses his use of interesting chord progressions.Length: 7:07 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Aaron is once again taking a look at melody from the standpoint of a progression. This time he uses the same exercise in a more complex manner.Length: 10:28 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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One of the quickest ways to create a stellar sounding hook is to make use of Arpeggios. Aaron uses the Intervals song "Black Box" as a way to demonstrate this.Length: 7:51 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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These riffs have multiple variations, multiple moving parts and take a bit longer to play. They are worth it though, as they add complexity and zest that you never thought possible. He takes another riff...Length: 8:44 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Aaron further explores the concept of long sentence structure riffs.Length: 10:09 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
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Aaron Marshall once again uses his hit song "Impulsively Responsible" to demonstrate his killer guitar skills. This time around he uses the lead section to demonstrate how to move riffs up an octave. He...Length: 12:20 Difficulty: 4.0 Members Only
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In this lesson Aaron puts together all of the information from the rest of this series in one long, blistering solo from the song "A Different Light." This will expand your musical mind, challenge your...Length: 28:01 Difficulty: 4.0 Members Only
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Aaron Marshall discusses when he starting playing guitar.Length: 10:02 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
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Aaron Marshall discusses the origins of his band Intervals.Length: 9:11 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
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Aaron Marshall discusses his philosophy to music, composing and creating art.Length: 3:54 Difficulty: 0.0 Members Only
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Roughly 85 percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say employees should be allowed to work from home when possible.
Yahoo Inc. CEO Marissa Mayer sparked a national debate recently when she decided that all telecommuting employees must work from a Yahoo office, beginning in June. "Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings," a company memo said. "Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home."
According to published reports, Best Buy and Bank of America Corp. also have tightened work-at-home policies. Yet Census Bureau research shows that the number of telecommuters—many of whom need to care for children or aging parents—has increased over the past decade.
Fifty-seven percent of Snap Poll respondents say their companies allow telecommuting, compared with 30 percent whose companies do not.
Supporters say the advantages of allowing employees to work remotely—such as improved productivity and morale—outweigh the drawbacks.
Three out of four respondents say the option of working from home improves employee retention and morale, compared with 8 percent who disagree.
Forty-nine percent say working from home increases productivity, compared with 22 percent who disagree.
And when asked if working from home hurts work quality, 58 percent disagreed, compared with 15 percent who agree with that statement.
Most respondents did say, however, that working in an office improves communication and collaboration.
Roughly 725 readers participated in this week's poll, which was conducted March 18 and 19.
When possible, should employees be allowed to work from home?
Yes: 85%
No: 15%
Does your employer or own business allow telecommuting?
Yes: 57%
No: 30%
Not employed/own solo business: 13%
I often work from home as I can access voicemail and email virtually anywhere. In fact, my office voicemail "away" message is, "I am unavailable right now, but the next time I go out, I'll call you back!" My co-workers agree that they are more productive, especially when I'm not there.
—Bill Lanigan
In many offices in which I work or visit, people do not talk or otherwise communicate personally, except at meetings, which can be notoriously unproductive. Instead, they email or text each other even though they are a few feet apart. Working from home provides the same communication, avoids commute time, hazard and fuel consumption. Let's do it!
—Hutch Hutchison, In T'Hutch Ltd.
Working from home is considered a privilege to those who have demonstrated a strong work ethic. During bad weather, we prefer that Tipping Point Media & PR employees work from home for safety reasons, so we close the office.
—Michelle Ashby
It is a very small percentage of jobs that can even be considered as eligible to be done from home and only a small percentage of employees that would perform well in that situation. It becomes a management challenge in most circumstances.
—Dave Scudder
Working from home is great for some careers, but not in the architectural world. My wife was a senior exec at a Fortune 500 corporation and worked from Boulder and Rochester 10 or 12 hours a day plus weekends. It worked fine for her.
—Daniel Mossien, architect
The quality of work done by an employee via a telecommuting position depends upon the specifics of the job, the employee and the expectations of the employer. In cases where the type of work may best be done from a remote location, a telecommuting opportunity could have significant advantages for the employer and the employee. The employer saves significantly on physical plant/overhead charges, and the employee can work from a comfortable home location without the need to spend an hour or more every day traveling to work. (Telecommuting) may also allow the employee to reside in a location with lower cost-of-living expenses. The devil is in the details, however, with some jobs and employees being more or less appropriate for this type of work opportunity.
—Laura Weller-Brophy
I support working from home but find periodic "live" interaction a crucial part of maintaining a long-term productive, high-quality relationship.
—Carolyn Phinney Rankin, president and creative director, Phinney Rankin Inc.
I'm field-based, so my day starts at 8 a.m. when I check in with the office in Rochester and it goes from there. I enjoy the freedom, flexibility and the insulation from petty office politics but miss the camaraderie and water-cooler chats. Pros and cons to both.
—Lester Wilson, Syracuse
Within certain circumstances, working from home on a specific project can be beneficial for both employee and employer, but as a general rule when I hear employees say that they can work better at home without interruptions, I gently remind them that the "interruptions" are their work.
—Jim DeVoe, president and CEO of Seniorsfirst
Working from home can provide good benefits for the employee and employer. With the right individual they can be more productive at home than being at work with all the interruptions. Job responsibilities and the self-discipline of the employee determine how effective working from home can be versus being in the office.
—Mike Hogan, Information Packaging
Certainly there are two sides to this coin. As a business consultant, my personal work output is highest when I am in my home office, but collaboration, communication and innovation are most effectively served when I am on site with my client. One size will not fit all.
—David Lamb, Rochester
Working from home isn't for everyone. Some people find they are much more productive, while others are more easily distracted and work better with their peers around. At the end of the day, management needs to work with staff to determine the best fit for everyone. Often, a blended approach works best but it is very dependent on the role and personality of the employee.
—Cheryl Nelan, CMIT Solutions
This is a situation-specific issue. Shame on the RBJ for asking this as a "one-size-fits-all" question. Certain circumstances lend themselves to telecommuting, others do not. Would you want the human resources manager to work from their home office? If their primary function was recruiting and phone screening job applicants, that might be fine. If their primary function was counseling poor-performing employees, it would probably not be a good idea. Unless the employees being counseled were scattered in sales territories across the U.S.A. So, whether or not telecommuting is beneficial depends.
—D. Kennedy Webster
I'm going out on a limb here. I don't think all jobs are created equal. There are ways to earn money that doesn't require attendance to an office or specific facility. On the other hand, there are jobs that simply can't be done outside of the facility at which you're employed. It's pretty obvious that individual companies have to make the determination of what's best to serve their own vision. Just like people are different and individual, companies are different and unique. A company has to be smart with whom they hire, and individuals have to be smart about where they chose to work. The onus on a company is to find someone qualified to do the work required that fits into the company culture. The onus on a person looking for employment is to look for a position at which they're qualified at a company that is compatible with their personal goals and lifestyle. Needless to say, most of the time there is compromise on both parts. The bottom line is that the company sets the job requirements and it is the employee's choice whether or not to work at that company. A lot of whining over nothing.
—Lou Romano
Allowed? Allowed by whom? Why should a private employer and employee have to ask for permission?
—Jeff Luellen
Some people take advantage of working from home and ruin it for everyone. In order for it to work, it needs to be closely monitored, and employees need to treat their home as they would their office, and freely publish their home phone number for anyone to call them whenever they wish. If you are responsible for a child while at home, that is not working from home!
—Natalie Summers
I do agree that working at home five days a week might detract from brainstorming with others, but two to three days a week does wonders in many positions. At times, there are many interruptions at work. Concentration in a quiet home may be better.
—Katie Crane
This is another one of those questions that are fraught with emotions and is best left to the individual companies to decide what is or is not best for the company, not the individual!
—J.A. DePaolis, Penfield
I do believe that telecommuting is a great option for self-starters and independent folk. A phone and a computer are all one needs to avoid that daily commute.
—Tom Wahl Jr.
I think flexibility and the ability to work from home is important to maintaining sanity in our busy lives. However, I think that there's an overwhelming benefit to working in the office and creating opportunities for communication and collaboration face-to-face. If I had to choose one, I would choose working in the office only. However, I hope that most employers will be able to offer both. Flexibility and the ability to work from home can make some high performing employees even more effective.
—Joy Ryen Plotnik, Genesee Valley Trust Co.
I think what we have observed in our office reflects the findings of the most current research on this topic. Employees are highly productive when working remotely, but it's more difficult to foster innovation and collaboration when workers are not together in the office. Our office has what I consider to be the ideal in scheduling: professional staff work remotely one day a week, and work in the office the other days.
—Deborah Emerson, Central NY Library Resources Council
Working from home should be on the table if it works for the particular employer, employee, job and project.
—Eric Bourgeois
I find myself sometimes taking work home with me to play "catch up" but if I would not be able to perform my job duties working from home on a full time basis. I am envious of the employees who have this option because I did miss quite a bit of my children's lives working 50 hours away from home not to mention the time it takes to commute.
—Nicole Taft
We have a blended approach here. Allowing work from home reduces sick days, and improves health. It allows parents to accommodate special scheduling conflicts for children, doctor's visits, and easily make up time they would spend during a normal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. day in office hours in off hours, keeping productivity high and worker morale high. Additionally, by requirement, some of our work is off-hours. Allowing employees to do this work from home saves on travel and allows more scheduling flexibility. On the other hand, what we do is very collaborative and requires a physical presence to work together from a teamwork point of view, so office time is also important. A blended approach works best, allowing telecommuting to be a benefit for both the employer and the employee.
—Lee Drake, CEO, OS-Cubed Inc.
Working at home should be an agreement between the employee and the employer depending on mutual needs, as has done all along. General rules should not be imposed.
—Ingo H Leubner
I think that allowing employees the ability to work from home, when warranted, is a smart direction for the employer to go. I also think that, when properly monitored, it is a very viable alternative to the office environment.
—Frank Muto, president, FJM Inc.
Marissa Mayer's dramatic policy change was more likely an attempt to redefine her company's culture than an indictment of telecommuting. Working in close quarters with colleagues facilitates communication, but many workers are just as effective off-site than on-site. When implemented properly, telecommuting is a terrific benefit for employers and employees alike.
—Mike Bergin, president, Chariot Learning
It is too distracting for employees to maintain a consistent work ethic while working at home. While at the workplace, productivity should be greater and will also help the employee because they will be able to separate home from work—giving them a greater feeling of accomplishment at both places.
—Matt Nicodemus, High Performance HVAC
For all these statements: "It depends!" It depends on the individual, the type of work and the home environment. I've seen cases where working at home produces superior results and conserves fuel and time, too. Working at home should be allowed conditionally where feasible, with meticulous attention to security protocol, and where it benefits productivity, morale, quality, and communication.
—Sally Howard, Solara Concepts
Working from home more than half of the work time could result in isolation and disconnection from the entire staff. We allow limited work from home, which does in fact increase productivity. We did once allow a staffer to work from home exclusively, and that was not successful.
—Jim DeLuca, general manager, Abundance Cooperative Market
From personal out-of-office working experience, I can vouch that most employers recognize and reward out-of-office employees who produce quality in a timely fashion and are available when needed.
—Tom Shea, Thomas P Shea Agency, Inc. (585)225-4400.
I have worked from home and had employees who worked from home. The answer to all these questions is: it depends on the individual, the job, the company and numerous other factors. I worked from home as early as 1968, due to distance from the office. I found it was necessary to visit the office once a week, to stay in touch with everything that was going on. In another job, I worked from home for seven years because the office was 300 miles away. I moved to an executive suite situation to end the isolation. My productivity went up significantly just being in working environment with other adults. More recently I have managed a sales force where people worked from home or the office, as fit the situation for that day. The Internet helps productivity tremendously. However, I found that it was best if everyone was in the office at least once a week, on average. Also, you need to have honest, motivated workers. I have worked closely with some very large companies and seen that large scale work from home is a bad policy. Basically, good workers will produce good work in either environment and poor workers will perform poorly. Working from home allows poor workers to perform badly.
—Dennis Ditch, Delta Square
Many supervisors do not want their employees to work from home because they do not know exactly what the people do and they do not trust their people. When a supervisor knows what output to expect, s/he should not care where the work is done.
—Donald A. Dinero, TWI Learning Partnership
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Australian researchers hail new cost-effective gene sequencing machine
Leading Australian researchers say thousands of Australians are set to benefit from the acquisition of new machines that can sequence a whole human genome for about $1000.
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research says it is one of the first in the world to acquire technology capable of sequencing genomes for that price, making it possible to do around 350 genomes a week or 18,000 a year – a "massive increase" on what is currently being done in Australia.
Unlike commercial DNA tests being routinely used already, the Garvan's new Illumina machines will sequence about six billion base pairs in a person's DNA – the complete set of genetic information we inherit from our parents.
Up until now, scanning such huge quantities of genetic data has been cost prohibitive, limiting research which could lead to early prevention of diseases, the diagnosis of mysterious illnesses and more targeted treatments.
In a statement announcing the acquisition on Tuesday, Executive Director of the Garvan Institute Professor John Mattick said: "I believe we have reached a tipping point where genome sequencing has become achievable on a broad scale."
"Just over a decade ago it cost over a billion dollars to sequence the first human genome. Illumina's new system makes it possible to address the pressing clinical needs of the thousands of people in Australia with genetic diseases and the tens of thousands diagnosed with cancer each year," he said.
Professor Mattick said his team would start by using the system for large-scale research projects and for problem-dependent diagnostic purposes, specifically the routine analysis of cancer biopsies and people with genetic disorders.
"We will also begin to analyse the genomes of people suffering from other conditions, such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease," he said.
The institute, which works with St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, is hoping genomic sequencing will become widely available for Australian patients in the near future so they can understand and reduce their personal risk of certain diseases and avoid adverse drug reactions known to occur in people with particular genetic mutations.
"With the advice of their physician, people will be able to avoid adverse drug reactions, understand and reduce their risk of diabetes, stroke or other conditions, and generally optimise their health futures," said Professor Mattick.
Julia Medew is Health Editor at The Age.


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Like a baseball player sliding to tag a runner diving for first base, I caught the movement in mid-air just before the "Buy now" key was clicked while shouting, "What do you think are you doing?"
With a level stare of annoyed authority, RC Cat: "What is needed. Simply reducing regulations and shortening bureaucracy. Exercise equipment is a worthy investment."
Staff: "Exercise equipment? That's not a cat tree. It's a sculptural shelf – a fancy, expensive thingy."
RC Cat: "Really? Well, if that's the case, you have to admit it would make a lovely mousie display piece. Perfect – like a tree with inhabitants. All the museums are going for natural surroundings."
Staff: (Blocking the keyboard) "Please – it's huge. Where would it fit? Besides open mousie displays do not fare well here. Too tempting for the dog and too hard to dust. No."
RC CAT: (Large sigh) "Well, then, you might as well cancel the other item which seems to be large enough to cover that entire wall over there. Sad. We had planned entirely removed that irritating talking box. Better for your health. This delightful swirling Wall Wave was obviously intended as soothing mental exercise equipment. Like catnip for humans. Don't say We never do anything nice for you."
Staff: "Oh, OK, mesmerizing, but
as usual you neglected to read the fine print. People are supposed to watch the flowing image until they see the exact design they like. Then the image is paused to become the blueprint for a 3-D printer to create a totally unique bookcase."
RC Cat: "Absurd. The flowing image is much more useful. Zen. Wavy furniture only make sense as a training device for Ninja Warrior Cat. Bookcases? You can read what you want into that. Anachronistic: hiding being behind the times with sculpture."
Staff: "Hey, there are books. Have to go somewhere. What's the problem?"
RC Cat: "Curses."
Staff: "What?"
RC Cat: " All sorts of curses applicable, Dunderhead! A thin digital reader neatly holds thousands of titles leaving more space and money for cat exercise equipment. Frightening."
Staff: "What? The thought of exercising?"
RC Cat: "Where is that blood pressure lowering Wave Wall when it's needed! Scary things are better when smaller, so they can be tucked out of sight until daylight and courage return. Like The Bone Curse. Terrifying and it's not even Halloween."
Staff: "Bone curse? RC, are you feeling achy or something?"
RC Cat: "Bonehead! It's summer, vacation time. People are visiting odd, old places – dangerous places – without realizing what they do. Like the kids in the cave. They would get it! Nothing like shared experience to intensify the terror. What are you doing? Put Us down. We do not require medical attention, but you may soon, if you do not release Us. You will be cursed! Especially if you miss this opportunity:"
Staff: "Oh, blogger Carrie Rubin's most recent scary book. Yeah, you're right – it would be frightful to miss out on that deal. Word of warning, keeping that book by your bed at night is seriously asking for nightmares. It all starts in an ancient Paris catacomb during a vacation…"
RC Cat: "NO! Speak no more of scary undergoundness! But before you let the computer go dark, could We consider that lovely, large not-a-cat-tree item for the garden? Think how lovely it would be as a bird restaurant…even as an entertaining squirrel stage? No? It would fit perfectly where that Queen palm died. Just consider it. We shall continue this discussion later. Now We must go inventory Our store of tributes…In case there is a social cave-in…you know, like a drive-in only not moving or like a sit-in with more elegance, a grand soiree in the dark. Yes, yes. Summer always bring such surprises….like the large box UPS will be delivering….Once it is clawed up, it cannot be returned. Au revoir. Must do my nails."
Staff: "Hello? UPS? Hold?" (Sigh)
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Women have few rights in poor economies. They enjoy much more rights in rich economies. There is no doubt the correlation is positive, but what is the causation? Asking this question puts you on a slippery slope, as advocates of women's emancipation are quick to dismiss any hint that underlying economic forces could be the origin of new rights for women, rather than an exogenous political push. What does the literature have to say about this? Luckily, two surveys came out within a week of each other, with contrasting views.
Matthias Doepke, Michèle Tertilt and Alessandra Voena start from two observations consistently documented in the literature. 1) Giving women more rights refocuses private and public spending towards children, in particular health and education. Both lead to more growth. 2) Technological progress increased the costs of a male-dominated society and encourage females to join the labor force. Both lead to women's emancipation. And not put 1) and 2) together, and you have a theory of growth with female empowerment, where males are willing to step back for their own good. If technological progress initiates this virtuous cycle, it is actually not necessary once the cycle started spinning, and we have endogenous growth.
The other survey is due to Esther Duflo, who does not see anything self-sustaining in this cycle. In particular, one needs a constant exogenous push for women's equal rights to keep it going. While the paper above looks at long trends, the second focuses on natural and artificial experiments where the analysis is rather short-term. It is thus not clear to me whether it is really about growth or development. I am thus more convinced by the first paper and hopeful that the virtuous cycle will continue feeding itself.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Women's rights and economic growth
Posted by Economic Logician at 6:35 AM
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I sense you have the same frustration as me about the work of Duflo. Her studies are very localized, both in space and time. It is impossible to draw any important conclusions about the longer term or other areas from her results. It looks her survey is similar to this, although I bet she can can find ways to generalize the results.
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Over the last few years I've added several Christmas picture books to our collection so I decided to take them off the shelf and involve my family in a Christmas tree book pyramid building project. We sorted our books by size to determine which to use in our structure. Luckily, several of our hardcover books were the same height. We started with a base of seven books and placed our holiday paperback books horizontally in between the upright levels. Our finished picture book Christmas tree stands six levels tall and we used a total of 39 books. Our pyramid isn't as wide as the one in the video but it's still a pretty spectacular tree. Can you guess what book we used on top? (Hint: Star appears in the title.)
Do you need to add a few more holiday titles to your book collection? I compiled a list of several new 2011 Christmas / Holiday / Winter picture books. I hope you'll make sure there are a few books under your Christmas tree this year -- books make the perfect holiday gift! Any new titles I missed?
A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (picture book edition) by Barbara Robinson, illustrated by Laura Cornell
Chanukah Lights by Michael J. Rosen and Robert Sabuda
The Christmas Cats by Nancy Wallace, illustrated by Cathren Housley
The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illustrated by Ellen Beier
A Christmas Goodnight by Nola Buck, illustrated by Sarah Jane Wright
Christmas Eve Good Night by Doug Cushman
Christmas in the Mouse House by Maggie Kneen
A Christmas Spider's Miracle by Trinka Hakes Noble, illustrated by Stephen Costanza
A Christmas Tree for Pyn by Olivier Dunrea
The Christmas Tree Ship by Carol Crane
The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by David Rubel, illustrated by Jim LaMarche
Elmer's Christmas by David McKee
The Flying Canoe: A Christmas Story by Eric A.Kimmel, illustrated by Daniel San Souci and Justin San Souci
The Gingerbread Girl Goes Animal Crackers by Lisa Campbell Ernst
The Golem's Latkes by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Aaron Jasinski
Grace at Christmas by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Cornelius VanWright
The Hanukkah Hop! by Erica Silverman
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah by Olga Ivanov
The Happy Elf Book and CD by Harry Connick, Jr., illustrated by Dan Andreasen
Home for Christmas by Jan Brett
It's Snowing! by Gail Gibbons
Jingle Bells: How the Holiday Classic Came to Be by John Harris, illustrated by Adam Gustavson
Lighthouse Christmas by Toni Buzzeo, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
The Lighthouse Santa by Sara Hoagland Hunter and Julia Miner
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Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree by David Martin and Valeri Gorbachev
The Little Shepherd's Christmas by Carol Heyer
The Littlest Evergreen by Henry Cole
The Loneliest Christmas Tree by Deborah Allen and Molly Brooks
The Magical Christmas Horse by Mary Higgins Clark
Making a Friend by Alison McGhee
Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker by Mary Engelbreit
Michael Hague's Treasury of Christmas Carols by Michael Hague
The Money We'll Save by Brock Cole
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by Charles Santore
No Two Alike by Keith Baker
Oh, What a Christmas! by Michael Garland
One Starry Night by Lauren Thompson
Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
The Perfect Christmas by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi
Red Sled by Lita Judge
S Is for Snowman by Kathy-jo Wargin, illustrated by Richard G. Johnson
Santa's On His Way: A Changing-Picture Book by Ruth Martin and Sophy Williams
The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck, Chris Schoebinger and Brandon Dorman
The Snow Blew Inn by Dian Curtis Regan and Doug Cushman
A Stork in a Baobab Tree: An African 12 Days of Christmas by Catherine House, illustrated by Polly Alakij
The Story of Christmas by Pamela Dalton
Strega Nona's Gift by Tomie dePaola
Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones and Alison Jay
The Tale of Baboushka: A Traditional Christmas Story by Elena Pasquali, illustrated by Lucia Mongioj
The Third Gift by Linda Sue Park
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Laurel Long
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jane Ray
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Accord Publishing and Jade Fang
The Worst Twelve Days of Christmas by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Ryan Wood
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David Crosby: One Last Tour Before He Sails Away
David Crosby opened up to the Wall Street Journal about his future plans and his struggle to keep the beloved schooner he hopes will occupy his retirement years.
In a nearly 800-word story that reads like a personal essay, the longtime Crosby, Stills and Nash member muses on his post-Byrds purchase of a 66-year-old sailing vessel called the Mayan. Crosby first sailed when he was 11 years old and claims he was a natural.
"Sailing alone in that boat for the first time was a transforming experience," he said. "I came back the next day and every day after that. Sailing became one of the main streams of my life."
The 71-year-old singer-songwriter said that even though "virtually everyone in rock 'n' roll has been on the Mayan," he didn't buy it to live the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. "Partying is not what the boat was about," he said. "The boat is higher than a party. Sailing sweeps you away, and a party seems pallid and shallow. The boat is a way deeper experience, especially on long trips."
But Crosby claimed -- because of a mortgage and other expenses -- he might not be able to keep his schooner. He said the boat has actually been for sale for years, but "my wife would break my arms if I actually sold it."
Crosby, who's working on a new album of original material that's due next year, concluded with some sobering news: "Look, I have maybe 10 more years, if I'm lucky," he said. "I have hepatitis C, diabetes and heart disease. I'm managing them. I'm going to the gym three days a week, I'm feeling strong and I can still make audiences feel great.
"My dream? One more tour with Crosby, Stills and Nash and my friend Neil [Young]. From there, I'd be fine. I'd be able to sail. I'd live. And I'd be happy."


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Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. After accidentally killing off so many of them�"from T. rex to Napoleon�"the Minions find themselves without a master to serve and fall into a deep depression.
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Social workers have a responsibility to challenge discrimination and promote social and economic justice. To fulfill this responsibility, it must be understood how discrimination exists and the detrimental affect it has on the relationship between individuals who are disenfranchised (targeted groups) and individuals who have privilege, resources, and power (advantaged groups) (Hardiman & Jackson, 2007). This entry will present an overview of discrimination, define the various forms of discrimination, present public policy and legislation regarding discrimination, and discuss implications for social workers and the profession.
Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community
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Since the mid 1980s, a growing body of theoretical and empirical literature has examined the existence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. Collectively, this research has suggested that IPV in rainbow communities occurs at rates comparable to those documented among heterosexual populations and results in similar detrimental psychological, social, and physical consequences for victims. Importantly, however, this work has also highlighted myriad ways in which the social and structural marginalization of gender and sexual minority populations create unique vulnerabilities for IPV that are not shared by cissexual and heterosexual individuals. This entry provides an overview of this scholarship to inform strength-based social work practice with and for LGBT survivors of domestic violence at the macro, mezzo, and micro levels.
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Intimate partner violence—the continual and systematic exercise of power and control within an intimate relationship that often also includes physical and sexual violence—has emerged as a significant and complex social problem warranting the attention of social workers. Risk and protective factors have been identified at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Some of these risk factors for repeat and lethal violence have been organized into risk assessment instruments that can be used by social workers to educate and empower survivors. Intimate partner violence has multiple negative health and mental health consequences for female victims and their children. Social workers in all areas of practice should be prepared to intervene with victims of intimate partner violence in a culturally competent manner using a strengths-based framework.
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Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announces that its Pretium EDGE® Advanced Optics (AO) structured remove cabling solution recently received the Datacentre Cabling Product of the Year at the Datacentre Solutions Awards 2014 in London.
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Like many modern relationships, Judith Gardner's started on the Internet. But in this case, her suitor was Make-A-Wish®.
Shortly after Judith moved from New York to Phoenix, she began looking for opportunities to do volunteer work. A search through VolunteerMatch.com uncovered an opportunity at Make-A-Wish America headquarters. The position gave her the chance to work with Make-A-Wish's Celebrity and National Sports team.
The team handles wishes involving athletes, entertainers, movies and television shows. Through its work, wish kids have been extras on top-rated television shows, performed onstage with hit musical acts and played games of one-on-one with some of the world's greatest sports stars.
Judith was already well-acquainted with Make-A-Wish's name and mission and was eager to apply. Working with the national office suits her skills because it combines management work with an uplifting mission that appeals to her. Now a freelance grant writer, she had spent five years in New York as development director of a film arts organization, so she was accustomed to dealing with celebrities.
Kristina Hesse, a celebrity program manager at the national office, said Judith's work inputting new wish requests, updating forms and drafting letters soliciting celebrity auction items for the Foundation's Destination JoySM online auction has been a great help for the department.
"She's a self-starter, and her input has been insightful to these new processes," Hesse said.
Gardner is also a perfect example for people interested in volunteering for Make-A-Wish in areas other than wish-granting. Though she might rarely interact with wish kids, her work is instrumental in helping them to meet their idols. Though dealing with celebrities is familiar ground to Gardner, she was surprised by the volume some celebrities take on. She's amazed at champion NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon's prolific wish-granting, now approaching 200 wishes.
"I was really impressed with his dedication when I heard how many wishes he grants," Gardner said. "I couldn't believe it."
Though helping connect wish kids to their idols fits her talents so well, the satisfaction of helping bring joy to sick kids is really the highlight.
As much praise and thanks you get from those you are helping, it doesn't compare to the wonderful feeling you have inside knowing that you might have made a difference in someone's life.
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3 Simple tacos
TIP Cook extra chicken or pork the night before and use the leftover in any of these taco dishes.
4 (4-ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chunky fresh salsa
1. Season the tuna with salt, pepper and cumin.
2. Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna and sear 11/2 to 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired degree of doneness. Remove from skillet and let cool 5 minutes.
3. Heat the tortillas by holding with tongs directly over the flame of a gas burner for a few seconds or stacking them on a plate, covering with a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds. Keep them covered as you build tacos.
4. Slice the slightly cooled tuna into thin strips. Working one at a time, place shredded lettuce on one half of a tortilla. Top with tuna slices, avocado and a tablespoon of salsa. Close the taco and repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis for each serving 389 calories, 32 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 637 mg sodium
2 mangos, diced
1/3 cup chopped scallion
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound pork tenderloin, halved lengthwise and cut across into thin slices
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo sauce
4 plum tomatoes, diced
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1. Combine the mango, scallion, cilantro, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium high. Add onion and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add pork, oregano and chili powder and cook, stirring often, until pork is barely pink, about 4 minutes. Stir in chipotle in adobo and tomatoes, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, another 4 to 5 minutes, until tomatoes are softened.
3. Heat tortillas by holding with tongs directly over the flame of a gas burner for a few seconds or stacking them on a plate, covering with a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds. Keep them covered as you build the tacos.
4. Spoon the pork mixture onto one half of each taco; top with the salsa and close to serve. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis for each serving 431 calories, 29 g protein, 61 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 9 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 628 mg sodium
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1. Pound chicken to even 1/4-inch thickness. Combine chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, oregano and black pepper and rub mixture over entire surface of chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. Transfer to cutting board.
2. Whisk olive oil and vinegar together; add lettuce, tomato, green pepper and cheese, and toss thoroughly.
3. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces; toss with lettuce mixture.
4. Heat tortillas by holding with tongs directly over flame of gas burner for a few seconds or stacking on a plate, covering with damp paper towel and microwaving for 30 seconds. Keep them covered as you build tacos.
5. Place mixture on the warmed tortillas; fold to close and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition for each serving 424 calories, 32 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 17g fat, 5g saturated fat, 489 mg sodium


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Broadcaster owned by arch 9/11 debunkers Hearst Corporation and military contractor General Electric
Paul Joseph Watson
Prison Planet.com [1]
Monday, January 19, 2009
A new FBI drama currently showing on A&E portrays 9/11 truthers as dope smoking terrorists in its pilot episode, a ploy made all the more interesting for the fact that A&E is part-owned by Hearst Corporation, which has also attempted to debunk 9/11 truth with savage hit pieces via its subsidiaries The History Channel and Popular Mechanics.
The plot of the show, which stars Patrick Swayze, centers around an attempt to infiltrate a group who are suspected of smuggling Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers into Iraq. In one scene, a member of the group talks with an FBI agent who is operating undercover.
"Are you a truther or a sheep?" the man asks the FBI agent.
He continues, "9/11 was a false flag operation man, wake up, a self-inflicted wound to control the masses, you know there was no planes, all of them were holograms and CGI."
The man then takes a drag on a marijuana spliff and gives the FBI agent a crazed look.
- A d v e r t i s e m e n t
The insertion of the 9/11 truther caveat in the episode serves no purpose except seemingly to convince the viewer that the man is unstable and dangerous. The mention of CGI and holograms, an obsessive tenet of an extreme fringe that attempted to hijack the 9/11 truth movement a few years ago, also serves only to detract more credibility from the subject.
Watch the clip.
The A&E network, which stands for Arts & Entertainment, is jointly owned by Hearst Corporation (37.5% ownership), The Walt Disney Company (37.5% ownership) and NBC (25% ownership). NBC is owned by General Electric, a major player in the military-industrial complex and a huge benefactor of the 9/11 attacks, which of course could only have resulted in gargantuan profits for military contractors if the official story was upheld.
Hearst Corporation, the founder of which became synonymous with the term "yellow journalism" [2] for his publication of dubious and sensationalized stories, also owns The History Channel [3] and Popular Mechanics [4] magazine, both of which attacked 9/11 truth in separate hit pieces in 2005 and 2007.
A&E also has close ties with the British Broadcasting Corporation [5], which has also attempted to debunk 9/11 with a series of hit pieces over the last few years.
Portrayals of the 9/11 truth movement in popular culture have manifested with both negative and positive connotations. An episode of South Park satirized truthers but a more recent episode of the firefighter drama Rescue Me showed actor Daniel Sunjata [6], himself a truther in real life, talking at length and with clarity about issues surrounding 9/11 being an inside job.
The very fact that the 9/11 truth movement has entered into popular culture alone and that giant media corporations and arms of the military-industrial complex are having to go to such lengths in a desperate attempt to debunk questions surrounding the attacks, is proof positive that the movement as a whole has had a significant impact on public consciousness, a fact that debunkers are loathe to admit.


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Slides for my german presentation "Quality Assurance for ADF projects" available
Posted by Torsten Kleiber in Quality Assurances on June 4, 2014
I have presented today on DOAG Development 2014 in Dusseldorf. For all non DOAG members – you can find the german presentation on slideshare too.
Quality Assurance for ADF projects
Posted by Torsten Kleiber in Development, Quality Assurances, Uncategorized on May 22, 2014
If you speak german and you are interested in quality assurance for your ADF projects you should come and attend my presentation at DOAG Development on 06/04/2014 in Dusseldorf.
I will show you, how you can implement in the JDeveloper IDE and in Continous Integration server Jenkins:
- static code analysis with PMD, FindBugs and Checkstyle
- Task's
- Commit tests with JUnit, Mockito and Powermock for Mockito
- Code coverage for commit tests with JaCoCo
- Acceptance tests with JUnit and Selenium
See you!


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The 1860's arrived and once again the weather was the main point of focus at Christmas.
Most papers featured a Christmas supplement. This extract from the supplement in The Star, gives some insight into what was on the menu for Christmas dinner. Geese, apple's for sauce, mince pies and plum pudding were all available at the Eastern market in Melbourne.
Along Main Road, Ballarat shopkeepers filled their windows with temptations.
Lewis Levy of Sturt Street Ballarat offered gifts for everyone, from field glasses to Parisian vases.
Christmas day 1862 was thought to be the quietest in Geelong for many years. The weather, though, was perfect for picnics at Barwon Heads or Queenscliff.
Of course, comparisons with England were never far away. In 1869, the Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser times ran a synopsis of a lecture by the Reverend Mr Clark "Christmas in old England, its customs and its carols".
The last word comes from the "Poets Corner" from the Portland Guardian and Normanby General Advertiser about Christmas 1869. While "Touchstone" spoke of the "Southern summers" he missed the "jovial Christmas coming through the bracing cold"


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Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, takes us through a case involving a diabetic patient with a combined tractional-rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with a full thickness macular hole. Dr. Weng discusses the advantages of a beveled cutter and Flex Loop in a case like this. The panel also discusses the merits and risks of draining via the macular hole and the use of perfluorocarbon liquid.
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Top-climbing: 10 tips improve careers
It often seems like you don't have much say about events in your hectic life. But when it comes to your career, there are some areas you can control.
Here are 10 things you can do to help you meet your professional goals:
1. Make a 10-year plan
Then break it down. What 10 things need to happen for your 10-year plan? Do the first thing this year. The 10-year plan takes more than 10 minutes to make. It might even require a few sessions with a career coach. But if you don't form a path for the next 10 years, you will go exactly where you plan to go: nowhere.
2. Find a mentor
You can get to the top a lot faster if someone is helping you. Lucky for you, people love to help, as long as you take their advice. So find a mentor. Explain your goals, and ask for advice on how to get there. Take her out to lunch at nice restaurants – it's a tax deduction. (A boss is not a mentor. A boss is the person your mentor helps you to impress.)
3. Get seven hours of sleep a night
Studies show that sleep deprivation has the same effect on your brain as alcohol. If you're getting four hours of sleep a night you are no better than an alcoholic at work. Your thinking is slow, your patience is low, and your co-workers know you have no control over your life. A good manager can manage everything well. Start with yourself.
4. Hire someone you'd never hang out with
Diversity is a proven factor in corporate success. Diversity isn't five guys from five different fraternities. Diversity is hiring someone who scares you because she sees things so differently than you do and she will challenge you.
5. Take a public speaking lesson
You might say, "I don't have to give speeches." But every day you talk to people at work, you display your public speaking skills. You use tone, gestures, posture, and eye contact– all the things a public speaker uses– to convey your message. I'm sure you could be doing it better, so get lessons before you get your one chance to impress the CEO.
6. Exercise regularly
People who work out earn more money. There are many reasons for this correlation: Good-looking people make more money, and people who work out look better. People with self-discipline make more money, and people who work out have self-discipline. Maybe you think the correlation is unfair, but it is true. So ponder the unfairness in the weight room.
7. Get yourself on projects that matter
Your resume is going to suck if your projects suck. Your resume is a place to brag about how much you improved the company's bottom line. If you never get the chance to impact the bottom line, you will never get the chance to move to the next level. So figure out which projects matter to the company, and tell your boss why you should be on them. Weasel out of projects that don't matter. After all, if they don't matter, why does anyone have to do them?
8. Be on time
This means being a hair early because no one can make it on the dot every time. Hand in proposals to your boss early, and you'll look like you can handle more responsibility. Get to your co-worker's meeting early and he'll think you really respect him. Get to your kid's weekday soccer game early, and she'll know she's more important than your work.
9. Do lunch
Ask someone to lunch once a week. And I don't mean your best friend so that you can bitch about your boss. Use this time to network. There's nothing like lunch to get to know someone, and the best way to get what you want at the office is to be friends with people. Ask your boss to lunch and don't talk about work. You want your boss to like you on a personal level, so she has to know you on a personal level. Ask the person who never gets asked to lunch. He'll never forget your kindness.
10. Get a life
People who succeed in business know the world and know themselves. They are well rounded. Make a friend outside of your work specialty. Make another. Spend so much energy on your family that your parents really believe you will call when you say you will. Read nonfiction to learn what people regret. Read fiction to find out what's possible. Use your spare time to dream.


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Looking for some place to hang out, to chill, to get a real touch of small-town Florida?
You might want to consider Hollywood.
While the other Hollywood in California might have all the glitter and glam, this Florida beach city of some 130,000 people moves at a much slower pace.
In part, it's that relaxed atmosphere - along with a strong Canadian dollar and weak U.S. real estate prices - that are attracting Canadians to the gulf state.
"We're seeing tremendous growth in the number of Canadians coming down here," says Vanessa Grout, president and CEO of real estate broker Douglas Elliman Florida, "About 25 per cent of our realtors have done deals with Canadians - mostly from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal - in the past year."
The company was selected by the Lamondin Group, which manages the Hollywood Station residential development in downtown Hollywood, Fla., to sell the project's remaining $20 million US worth of inventory.
In the past year, more than 120 residences have been sold at the development, which consists of 360 apartment condos, townhouses and lofts.
Apartments measuring 1,025 to 1,522 square feet are priced between $150,000 and $240,000, while lofts ranging from 954 to 1,460 square feet are priced between $150,000 and $225,000.
The 2,112-square-foot townhouses carry price tags between $250,000 and $260,000.
Like most other regions of Florida, Hollywood is working its way back from the recession, which had a negative impact on real estate prices and activity.
"Finally after years of abuse, the market is beginning to recover," says Grout. "We're noticing an incremental improvement in prices and sales - and inventory levels are down."
But there are still good values to be had, along with a more diverse group of interested buyers, she says.
Hollywood Station is centrally located within a few kilometres of Hollywood Beach, Gulfstream Park, Aventura Mall, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino - along with Fort Lauderdale and its international airport - all of which adds to the appeal as a second home.
"We've been seeing a larger number of prospective buyers coming in from the northeast U.S. and local buyers," says Richard Lamondin, president of Lamondin Group. "But we are continuing to work in international markets with investors who want to diversify and are looking for trusted assets."
Grout says the Hollywood market continues to heat up as a model for "urban-living" real estate - taking advantage of the growing appeal of the beachside city, where there are new upscale shopping and entertainment centres available in south Florida.
"Hollywood Station is a great opportunity for anyone looking to safeguard their investment and buy into a vibrant location that is flourishing with new development activity," says Grout.
Hollywood, Fla., is a mature and almost built-out community. Rapid growth in the 1950s and 1960s has given way to a population that is stable in size, but undergoing significant changes in its composition.
A coastal city of more than 130,000 residents in Broward County, Hollywood is between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport abuts the city, while Port Everglades, the second busiest cruise port in the world, is partially within its municipal boundaries. Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike, Tri-County Commuter Rail, and two major railroads cut through the city in a north-south direction. Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami are less than 40 kilometres away.
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